TWC2 submits UPR shadow report for Singapore
For the upcoming Universal Periodic Review in 2021, our shadow report highlights several human rights shortcomings in Singapore affecting migrant workers here.
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11, 2020
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10, 2020
Qatar sets minimum wage; Singapore still intoxicated on cheap labour
Qatar's minimum wage, Wage Protection System, dispute resolution and its Workers' Support and Insurance Fund. Not perfect, but far ahead of Singapore.
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10, 2020
Qatar abolishes its kafala system, when will Singapore do so?
In a historic move, Qatar abolished its kafala system in August 2020. Workers can now change jobs without having to get permission from current employers.
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10, 2020
Raju told to go home, “then my case how?”
In the interest of justice, migrant workers should not be repatriated until their claims are fully heard and settled. Singapore promised this at the UN.
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12, 2019
Contractor to major hotels defaults on salaries to cleaning crew
An inside look at work conditions, recruitment cost and deteriorating labour relations in a corner of the hospitality industry.
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12, 2019
Great food and prizes as TWC2 marks International Migrants Day
Food, prizes, dancing and chopping off hands at TWC2's International Migrants Day commemoration
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12, 2019
Impact of digital technology on social protection and human rights
TWC2 submitted a report to the UN on the ways in which digital technology has affected the rights and social protection of migrant workers
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09, 2019
ILO launches Global Media Competition 2019
The ILO is running a Global Media Competition for work related to labour migration. Open to professional and student journalists. Closing date 31 October 2019.